Thursday, June 3, 2010

Because I'm pretty sure Oprah has a DIRECT line to God and I really love being connected to the "in crowd." AND Yes, I want a talk show.

"Well, you always get back up and try again...."

I've always hated it when people would say that to me anytime I didn't "get" one of the many things I auditioned for; Lady Gaga, The Pussycat Dolls (don't judge, you all know you got turned on a little when you saw "Buttons" I mean, isn't that what we all want to do in some small way- turn the entire world on? Yes. Yes we do, especially if we're going to get to dance in flames, while wearing an outfit made of spandex and walking through a chandelier maze? wait? TANGENT), or that time I got demoted to the top of the stairwell in "pop choir" only to sing "Feed the Birds" while the other kids got to sing that Boyz II Men song....or the time Simon Cowell told me I wasn't "unique enough....," and the list goes on and on....

I always got the sad face, "Dust yourself off again..." or "She probably couldn't hack it." Look, here's the thing with dusting yourself off- and the reason for why I hate that phrase:

What the hell else are we supposed to do when we fall down? Lay there in the dirt and hope we can find a 6-month old Twinkie, a nickel and that damn sock you've been looking for under the couch, while we watch everyone else step over our defeated body and onto their LIVES?

No, we don't deserve any pity or medals for trying again- we try again because WE are the ones who determine whether we're going to stay in on the ground, paralyzed by disappointment and fear/regret, or get up and walk onto better opportunities, people, homes,....and careers as talk show hosts, or Madonna reinvented. Or what have you.

There will always be times when we want to lay on the floor, in our despair, in our new town of victimhood- when we want to eat unnecessary third helpings and catch up on Bewitched and childhood and everything that was "supposed to fucking happen!!!! damnit." And sometimes, that's OK.

It's OK to feel bad for ourselves every now and then- because sometimes we just want someone to stroke our heads and give us permission to have a root beer float and "play hooky" from life until we can face it's big gnarly grin with an equally big mean mug and gold knuckles. And battle wounds that make us look all tough and "unique."

I've played hooky...I've taken my hall pass and checked out from life every now and then cause we weren't getting along- and it threw me powerful curve balls, that had some sting on 'em. But I "check out" like a vacation...not permanently.

I had a teacher say to me once, "You don't TRY to pick up the chair, you either pick it up or you don't."

We don't TRY to "make life work" we get up in the morning, we set our intentions and we MAKE it HAPPEN. Whatever it is that doesn't feel like it's working....keep getting up, keep getting at it....either DO, or stay on that floor. It's one or the other. We gotta keep on keepin' on...life is so much better when we aren't face down staring into the matted carpet. That view gets old.

As many of you saw on Twitter and Facebook, I made a video to try out to be a host on Oprah's new network OWN, so many of you voted and tweeted and I'm beyond grateful.

In case you didn't see it- I want to create a TV show for Oprah that profiles 20somethings/30somethings living their best lives....NOW; how do they do it, how can WE do it, what do they do- who are they; bloggers, ahem-I'll be talking about you all A LOT and entrepreneurs, artists, travelers, mom's, wives, and everything else in between.

I want there to be a talk show for our generations that is empowering, inspired, honest and completely "talks smack..." with a dose of Oprah magic. And maybe some wild show where I get Jake Gyllenhaal to agree to greet every woman, just once, on a rainy day, shirtless (er, naked) with french toast in bed- since dreams do come true.

I need as many votes as I can get to get the attention of Oprah, the producers and readers/viewers, etc. I would be BEYOND grateful if you would vote, you don't need to register or anything- just click the green button!

You all have always been wildly supportive and loving, so THANK YOU THANK YOU. I'll stop whoring myself out now- but if I win maybe I'll be able to buy my whole audience cars. Wait...

I'm "trying again" because I want to live a life IN MOTION, a life where my feet are tired and my brain is full, but my heart is equally bursting and I'm going somewhere- but the travel time is just as exciting. A life in motion that's watching change happen outside it's car window rapidly, but always sure that you're safe and have a direction, a destination in mind and a secure transportation (unless it's My Love's old car, or a pissed off donkey.)

I'll spend the next three weeks of the voting period visualizing sitting on a couch, with Oprah- and her welcoming me to her team. Then I'll make out with Nate Berkus, I'll have tea with Gayle, I'll jump on shit with Tom Cruise, I'll make a pretty rose bouquet from Oprah's garden, I'll take family photos with her dogs, and I'll have a 20something book club with a cute emblem on the books and magazines with my face on it. AND REALLY REALLY FABULOUS SHOES.

...wow- I will want to hug her and say, THANK YOU for being so powerful and smart and innovative....and for bringing us Dr. Oz because now I no longer have the desire to Google weird symptoms and I'll never, ever, be curious about what my colon looks like....cause he did an episode on that. Yes, thank you.

104 comments:

I voted. But if you do a talk show will you make it less feel good bullshit. You seemed too edited in that video. I always like how you are so raw and real, and that video didn't show any of the things your readers love about you. Why?

Chelsea, I just adore you. I voted for you not only because I love your blog and I've met you in person and think you're just the bees knees. But nope, I voted for you because I truly believe that you would do a bad-ass job at it. You have such passion for life and living your dreams. I admire that.

I would like to hear more about get married/don't get married. I swear that married woman are not allowed to tell unmarried woman not to do it. Its a cult. Same with children. Of course I'm married...and trying to spread the word. My Husband and I even agreed once that we probably could have just stayed together a la Oprah and Steadman. I think we marry for the wrong reasons.

Clarity- we don't have any 20something talk shows.... and I need a talk show because I have that crazy desire to be able to do EVERYTHING; write books, produce shows, be a media mogul-like Oprah

Kelly- I had to cut the fat and get to the point QUICKLY...the video needs to be clear about my intentions, I could have babbled like I do in my blog and I WILL once I have the show....but I needed the energy of GOODNESS to come through. But trust sister, when I have my show it'll be all real all the time. And, in all fairness- that video IS me :) It's just a side of me :) And yes, promise if/when I get a show it won't be ALL feel good- but it will be real and true - I would just rather people feel GOOD than feel shitty after they watch it like I do when I watch so many shows.

lara- thank you!

linda- woot woot!

rondamarie- thank you dear! I hope so!

johana- thank you! that's what i'm going for!

leanne- "bright" i love that, thank you doll!

Nikki- I WOULD LOVE ot do a show about that, I think so many 20somethign could ABSOLUTELY relate....done and done!

chasingparadise- AH thank you so much! I loved meeting you and you're super fabulous, thank you for the unconditional support- you're rockin.

I love the idea of your talk show! I recently quit my corporate job to find my way into something more fulfilling ..something that makes me happy, and hopefully something that allows me to make a living! You've got my vote!

I think your teacher was paraphrasing Yoda: "There is no try; there is only do."

You would be a fab talk show host. I think that 20 and 30 somethings are more attuned to politics and current events than people give us credit for; would like to see more substantive content on those topics...

Hi Chelsea, so funny you found my blog, because I too am trying out for the show.....I am in the process of making my video now. You are adorable!~ I wish you the best of luck, and I love your idea...I think you have a great shot in comparison to some of the others. I truly am doing this for the fun of it...I think this is going to turn into a reality show for a short time...you do realize that right:) I figured that out after reading the guidelines a couple of times...I think they will narrow it down to so many, then you go to the reality portion and may the best man win:)

Debbie- thanks Debbie! I think you're right about the rules, etc. and since they have auditions in cities that don't require an audition i'm sure it's up the viewers discretion- Good luck to you too dear!

Chelsea I think you're nuts so you have my vote. I have no shit clue who you are and had never heard of you until you left the comment on my blog about making that frittata for your man.

My advice: let him make it for you.

And ps - if you get that show plz do me a favor and don't turn into Big O where every single next famous person guest is her best friend.

And no more real good feel good all the time.

And no more "how WAS that coming out of the closet thing??" x10000

Just a few suggestions. I'll let you take it from there.

Oh, and plz have me as a guest. I can do a trilogy or a series or whatever you wanna call it on how to have the most drama-filled 20's and 30's existence possible and make it out alive with only a few wrinkles (but you better move on that part quick).

We're talking ABC movie of the week for infinity. Or at least a few episodes.

Robin- Thank you and OF COURSE NOT! Life doesn't end when you turn thirty, IN FACT, I think it's quite the opposite- i just wanted a show that spoke to a specific audience in an area that isn't really covered. Most of the 20something shows are bad reality television...and we've got so much more to us than that. People get better with age, no doubt about it- I just wanted to create a show with a clear concept for a specific audience that's doing pretty kick ass things that aren't getting talk about...or they're trying to figure it out and need a little inspiration, honesty, etc. I hope that makes sense!

I know I'm a little late to this party but better late than never, right? I love it. I voted. I have all my appendages crossed that you win it.

Having had an on again/off again quarter life crisis (or maybe it's just a really big dip?) I would like to see a few shows on how to get out of it once you realize that you're in it. And not on quick fixes either. Getting the momentum built up to get up and stay up is the thing that I struggle with.

how did I miss this on twitter?? Of Course I went & voted for you. I don't watch talk shows. They just don't apeal to me usually. I can't relate. But I would make an effort to watch yours. I think a 20something talkshow that isn't just some fake crap realit show would be great.

I never understood why not giving up was amazing to people. I don't understand how it's Possible Not to keep going. Except clearly so many people Do just give up. They give up on their dreams and their lives. It is mind boggling to me. I don't have the big dreams you do, but I too pick myself up & keep going any time life tries to knock me on my ass. I figure that means we're strong women that Not going on isn't even a possibility.

Awesome - I love that you commented my blog because I'd lost track of you on here (how it goes) and you are such a talented writer!!!! I seriously always laugh, that's great you are doing that with the OWN network (I heart Oprah) and I'll have to check that out. On a talk show, I don't know... no stupid bachelorette type things??

i completely agree - i don't 'try', i just do. i love the 'checking out of life' comment and can totally relate... sometimes you have to, but ultimately you are the only one who gets your own ass off the ground! good luck with the show!

Good luck with this Chelsea!! I voted for you and I really hope you win. I'd watch every episode! My own personal quarter life crisis is mostly about careers or lack thereof, so I think your idea to feature nontraditional jobs such as blogging would be very interesting, especially to new grads. GOOD LUCK!

Doll, I have been reading your blog and you really do need to have a talk show! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and for your sweet comment! Yours is fab; I can't wait for more!xxoo Josiehttp://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

Girl I'm so impressed with your passion! I think that's the one and only secret for a successful talk show-- someone who is so passionate about what he or she does and is doing it for the right reasons, so that it's literally contagious. Go you!

GOOD LUCK. I agree that there's a market there... I guess Tyra kind of tapped it, but she was more into dysfunctional 20-year-olds and we probably need shows for well(or mediocrely)- adjusted 26-year-olds.

Chelsea - you have my vote. I admire your positivity to get up and get on with life - in a more 'real' way. I would of course hope that there would be lots of travel-inspired sturfff ;-) and I would even make the journey from the UK to sit in the audience!!!!

Okay Chelsea, just STOP. Stop being so amazing that I have this weird little girl crush on you which I KNOW you understand because we met and you know I'm normal (well, at least as much as I can be anyways) and think you're just so kick ass that should you get your own show and Oprah finally wakes up and is like, HOT DAMN, Chelsea's my jam -- well, I'll just tell everyone "I told you so" because I knew you when.

I would LOVE to see you with a talk show. I think our generation does need more inspiration and to be shown that, yes dreams do come true. I see so many of friends too scared to go after what they really want and it makes me sad. I think you would be just what the doctor (oz) ordered. Shine on baby girl! I Voted!

I think I'm currently "face down staring into the matted carpet," so loved every bit of this. So impressed that you know what you want and that you're going after it hardcore. Thanks, and here I go to vote :)

Definitely voted :) and I like your tat, too (haha I'm terrible). I think I'd like a show where it'd be less cheesy than Oprah's - enough with the sob-story backstories and just concentrate on how things are going and how to get to that point. Definitely think it's a great idea!

I don't watch Talk Shows, simply because they're generally on while I'm at work. But, if I did watch one I'd like to see topics like "It's okay to make mistakes, (as long as you learn from them)", and "Be yourself and don't worry what everyone else thinks", or "Follow your dream" because no one will look back at their life when they're old and think, "Wow, I really wish I spent more time working behind a desk".

On my way to cast my vote, and I am going to pass the link along to my friends for certain. If I were to watch a talk show, if it would be yours! You are witty, charming and the kind of person that I absolutely look up to!

I voted! I feel the exact same way you do about following my dreams and my intuition. It's so important. Hard, YES, but worth it. I'd rather be chasing something than being bored and complacent—that's the worst! GOOD LUCK!

Dude, when you began talking about turning the whole world on you instantly hit my feed reader. And I'd totally watch you rape Oprah any day so i just went ahead and watched your video and pressed the green button a hundred times. Okay, maybe only one but that's their fault!! You know, the "OPRAH PEOPLE". You should have a serious talk with them when you get the show.

You're a strong writer and I've always enjoyed this blog, so I was glad to vote for you. Regardless of whether you are selected, I think you should try and produce the show you outlined in your video. Seeing the Neistat Brothers show on HBO should encourage you that you don't need a lot of money in order to make a show that gets attention. Take care and best of luck.